National Republican., 1887-07-07
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY.


DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
Carlln Springs is within that portion Of
Virginia which was formerly embraced in
the District Of Columbia, but which was
retroceded to the state.
Taking the ears at the very convenient
depot Of the Baltimore and Potomac rail-
road at Sixth street, the place is reached In
twenty-five minutes.
1t ia on the line Of the Washington and
Ohio railroad, about seven miles from the
Sixth street depot.
II is three miles this side of the enter
prising village Of Falls Church.
1t is four miles from Georgetown, the
road leading to and from the two points
being an attractive one.
The railroad skirts along the boundary OF,
and for a part of the way through, the land
for three-quarters Of mile.
There are fully l3i acres in the place, ly.
ing In two connecting tracts. The greater
portion OF the property is woodland, con
sisting of II heavy growth OF hardwood
trees. with occasional groves OF pine. There
are many groves of primitive oaks, such as
are found at Arlington Heights.
WATER COURSES.
Two important water courses mark the
boundaries of the farm; the largest, known
as Four-Mil run, forms the valley through
which the railroad Is built. This stream is
of surprising beauty. 1t has rapid fall
over rocky bottom, and at all times of the
year is well supplied with water. At IA
very slight expense sufficient water power
could be obtained to supply village with
water and with electric lights.
The other stream is called Lovers run,
and almost equals the other one In volume
OF water. Both streams are supplied by
living springs, and both wind through
pleasant valleys and picturesque dells of
rugged wildness and surprising beauty.
Good quarrles of bluestone have been un-
covered on both streams.
EXCURSION GROUNDS.
For many years Cdrlim Springs has been
favOrite excursion ground for the people
Of Washington and Alexandria.
The grounds used for that purpose are
adjacent to the railroad and to F0ur-Mle
run, but will be sufficiently remote from
the plated portion of the place to secure
immunity from any possible annoyance.
On the grounds there are two springs,
well improved, of pure, coll water.
There is also large pavilion, 30 by so
feet, and capacious dining roo II and
kitchen. Rustic seats, swings, and other
appurtenances of such resorts, are also pro-
vided.
By proper management these grounds
alone could be made to pay an annual
rental Of 81 900.
constitute the "property In common"
HEALTH.
We state, with great positiveness, that no
more healthful region can be found than
Carln Springs and its immediate surround
ings. IL is far beyond the malarial belt,
highly elevated above tidewater, and sup
piled with water which not only preserves,
but restores health.
THE FUTURE OF CARIIN SPRINGS.
We place this property In market, basing
our figures on values OF to-day, and giving
to the proposed syndicate the benefit OF
future enhancement. The "boom" for Nir.
ginia suburban property is now In its in
fancy, but that II will grow to wonderful
proportions within the next two years is
inevitable, In the first place, suburban
property on the Maryland side of the Po
tomac has attained to the prices OF city lots,
and persons OF moderate means must look
elsewhere for homes.
Heretofore the great drawback to prop
erty on the Virginia side has been the ex-
cessive tolls on the bridge at Georgetown.
FREE BRIDGE,
which Is now under contract, will be com
pleted In October, and is to be liberal one
In all OF It's appointments. twill he higher
than the present structure, much wider,
with easy approaches, without draws, aud
free from all the annoyance OF steam cars.
When completed the roads on the Virginia
side will become the favorite drives of our
citizens, leading, as they do, over highlands
replete with beautiful and diversified
scenery. 1t will he the opening of Il region
heretofore but little known, although at
one time comprising part of the District
of Columbia. Carln Springs is short
four, mile drive from Georgetown, In part
over the government road leading past Fort
Myer and Arlington. II to this be added
the
MEMORIAL BRIDGE,
which all unite In demanding, the south
side OF the Potomac will indeed he fav-
oTed.
RAILROAD FACILITIES.
The Washington ana Ohio railroad is now
a part of the Richmond and Danville sys-
TEN, having recently passed into the control
of that management, Among the matters
now being considered by the management
is the utilizing Of the road for the conven-
fence OF the citizens OF Washington, and II
Is safe to predict that within very short
time direct line Will be built
from Carlin Springs to the
Long Bridge, thus reducing the
distance at least three miles, and making
four miles instead OF seven to the city.
More frequent trains are also contemplated